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Sanyo Intros 1080p LCD Projector

Sanyo this week debuted the new PLV-Z2000, a 1080p HD LCD projector with high-end features priced around $3,000. These high-end features include a 15,000:1 contrast ratio and the ability to reproduce 216 billion color combinations through an adaptive color phase and color level management system.

The PLV-Z2000 offers a native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 and includes the aforementioned 3D color management technology, known as Topaz Real HD. It produces 1,200 lumens of brightness and uses a uses a Durable Inorganic Optical System, which includes a polarizing film in addition to the projector's LCD panels.

Other features include:

Two HDMI 1.3 inputs;

Two component, one D-sub 15-pin, one composite (RCA), and one S-Video connectors;

Lens shifting up or down to three screen sizes and left to right to two screen sizes;

David Nagel is editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Technology Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal and STEAM Universe. A 25-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art and business publications.